Poppy or the Snake?

Author: Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison

Summary:

In this clever riff on Aesop, Poppy feels guilty when he accidentally drives over Snake, and he decides to risk being bitten in order to free the sassy reptile. But smake wants more. This is a sly tale about who gets the last laugh.

We, the creators of Who's Got Game? were inspired by the wonder of Aesop's Fables -- their vitality, their endless demand for more interpretations. In our versions the original stories are opened up and their moralisitic endings reimagined; the victim might not lose; the timid gets a chance to become strong; the fool can gain insight; the powerful may lose their grip. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. More than a play on these beloved fables, Who's Got Game? is AESOP LIVE!

reference: http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=414671

by: M. Hablo

Possessed books??

If you thought moving books can only be seen in the movies, then you're wrong. They are now available in the market! It measures 8" x 8" x 6.5" and bears different titles to look it more authentic. When triggered, an integrated motion sensor will slide out the middle book. You can have a set for only $24.98.

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070728/help-theres-a-poltergeist-in-the-library/
Carmina Recinto

Grosse Pointe Girl

Author: Sarah Grace McCandless

Summary:

Welcome to Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where social rank is determined by the age of your money and the dryness of your martini.

The new girl in town, Emma Harris, must prove herself hip to the rigid rules of adolescent conformity. The quest for cool, she discovers, is one long final exam. To pass she must be cruel to be kind (ditching her best friend for the popular crowd), dress to impress (trading her favorite Esprit shirt for three plastic bracelets), and master the art of seduction (puckering up with Mulberry Stain or Peaches 'n' Cream lip gloss). Life is all about making choices -- the right ones.

Will Emma's social acrobatics put her on the short list for that coveted country club membership? Will the digits of her zip code pass muster? If her parents split up, will the gossip help or hurt her in the rankings? Grosse Pointe Girl serves as an indispensable road map through the dysfunction privilege brings. So put on your Guess? jeans and your jelly shoes and come along for the ride to the adolescent days that time forgot, but you never will.

reference: http://www.simonsays.com/content/book.cfm?tab=1&pid=489556

by: M.Hablo

Wii Fishing Pole

Want to try something more realistic? Then this Wii Fishing Pole is perfect for you! It has a minimum length of 53 cm and a maximum reach of 130 cm. It converts your Wiimote into a pseudo fishing pole to increase the level of realism and immersion. Since it is retractable, storing it would be a cinch. Want one? You could have it for $19 ONLY. Not expensive 'di ba?!

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/category/gaming-gadgets/page/2/
Carmina Recinto

Wii Rifle Gun Prop

The Wii game console has this new add-on accessory for gaming to be much more fun. The Wiimote is placed in front of the gun, while the Nunchuk fits in comfortable into the handle. For those interested,it would only cost you $16.58. Enjoy!

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/category/gaming-gadgets/
Carmina Recinto

The Awakening

Author: Robin Wasserman

Summary:

Found: One girl, age 13. Unconscious. Unharmed. Unclaimed. Unidentified.Lost: Everything.J.D. may not know the truth about her past, but she knows she's in danger, and she can't shake the dark visions haunting her dreams. She won't be safe until she figures out who she is and where she came from. She can trust no one, not even herself--especially not herself. Because it turns out there's one thing even more terrible than forgetting her past: remembering.

reference:http://content.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=4620

by: M.Hablo

Inkheart

Author: Cornelia Funke

Summary:

Cornelia Funke, the enormously talented author of the international best-seller The Thief Lord, brings readers another spellbinding tale of adventure and magic. Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her father has a deep secret- he posseses an extraordinary magical power. One day a mysterious stranger arrives who seems linked to her father's past. Who is this sinister character and what does he want? Suddenly Meggie is involved in a breathless game of escape and intrigue as her father's life is put in danger. Will she be able to save him in time

reference: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=4030

by:M.Hablo

Umbra Waterproof Playing Cards

Are you so bored that the only game you can think of is playing cards by yourself? Are you clumsy too that all drinks you have in hand just slide off? Then this is the perfect playing cards for you! It comes with a protective case for easy portability that would only cost you $7. So what are you waiting for? Buy this Umbra Waterproof Playing Cards now! (it's quite really obvious from the name that it's waterproof.. ü)

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070719/waterproof-playing-cards-%e2%80%93-every-mans-essential-item/
Carmina Recinto

Tactical Door Viewer

This spy gadget was specially developed with assistance from those involved in the law enforcement industry. It is used actually for evaluating potential hazards that are located behind doors. Of course, it cannot look through all the angles. But it can at least be used to check what's really going on inside the room without alerting everyone inside. It is so convenient and simple to use. It is also extremely lightweight.

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070720/dream-gadget-for-peepin-toms/
Carmina Recinto

Curve Extreme Sport: Skateboarding reinvented

• very practical
• contact surface is small that allows better speed and more precise control
• rubber wheels offers a lot more grip for riding
• its design allows for precise lateral weight shifting
• suggested to be a new way of transportation
• still being developed by designer Gary Chang

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070722/curve-extreme-sport-skateboarding-reinvented/#more-7424 Carmina Recinto

+336+ SMS Mirror

Normally, when we receive our SMS (short message services) or commonly known as text messages, we read them at our cellphone's screens. But this +336+ SMS Mirror does this for you. When you go near this mirror and receive a text message, it will appear on the mirror with luminous text. This mirror measures 27.5" x 21.6" and was designed by Robert Stadler. There will only be 20 mirrors of this kind that is available in the world today. If you want one, it will only cost you $10,000 each.

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/
Carmina Recinto

Author: Tamora Pierce

Summary:

For years the Empress of Namorn has pressed her young cousin, Lady Sandrilene fa Toren, to visit her vast lands within the Empire's borders. Sandry has avoided the invitation for as long as it was possible. Now Sandry has agreed to pay that overdue visit. Sandry's uncle promises guards to accompany her, but they're hardly a group of warriors! They're her old friends from Winding Circle: Daja, Tris, and Briar. Sandry hardly knows them now. They've grown up and grown apart. Sandry isn't sure they´ll ever find their old connection again -- or if she even wants them to.



Maximize your child's learning with this teaching plan.

reference:http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_The+Will+of+the+Empress_13729_-1_10052_10051

-->M.Hablo

Ellard

Ellard...

Ellard, Ellard Ellard.
you are not a grateful friend
you are not even a friend
your just a kid that is such a loudmouth and $#%$*@!!!

Ellard, Ellard Ellard
your just a simple kid
with a confused mind
you cant even tell whether your a guy or a gay?!

Bow..
XD

note.. walelele ^_^

Note:
Ellard, like you are not even a part of the audience in this blog!!!!
and your songs are like form my great grandpa's memorial...

oo na lard magaling ka na sa counter! kahit pa sa dota!!!
ewwwwww!!!! hangang skuchi ka lng sa counter!!! XD

mgaling ka na LARD!!!
TRAYDOR KA PA!!!
MASAMA KA SABI MO BESTFRIENDS KEO NI EJ TAPOS CNIRA MO UNG MGA GAMIT NYA!! MAHIYA KA RIN

TRAYDOR!!!!

Bodies and words

This is the new song of silverstein from their new album " arrivals and departures "

from my own opinion
ahmmmm....
this song is quite good. it makes you wanna go like "woah! and like another woah!!!"
the lyrics is good and it really has a meaning!! ( all songs have meaning except for abc i think )
try to look for it in youtbe.com or limewire...

the Simpsons!!!

When Homer mistakenly pollutes the river with toxic waste from the power plant, he loses his job and forces evacuation from Springfield, possibly forever.

Director:

David Silverman

Writers:

Matt Groening (creator: television series "The Simpsons") and
James L. Brooks (developer: television series The Simpsons) ...

Release Date:

25 July 2007 (Philippines)

Genre:

Animation / Comedy

Tagline:

See our family. And feel better about yours.




reference:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462538/


by: elshad sali

The Lightning Thief

Author: Rick Riordan

Summary:

In this blend of Greek mythology and modern pop culture, twelve-year-old Percy is always in trouble, and it doesn't help that he's started seeing monsters everywhere! Things become clearer when Percy discovers he is the son of Poseidon. But trouble starts all over again when Percy is sent on a quest to prevent war on Mount Olympus.

reference: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=4674

by: M.Hablo

The Shark God

Author: Rafe Martin

Summary:

On a tropical island long ago, two children are sentenced to death by a heartless king. Desperate, their parents dare to do what none have done before: they seek out the aid of the great Shark God. But the Shark God is huge and terrible to behold! Is there compassion in that fierce, sharp smile? Or just hunger? The Shark God is based on Hawaiian legend.

reference: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=2611

by: Marla Hablo

Song of the Sparrow

Author: Lisa Ann Sandel

Summary:

The year is 490 AD. Fiery 16-year-old Elaine of Ascolat, the daughter of one of King Arthur's supporters, lives with her father on Arthur's base camp, the sole girl in a militaristic world of men. Elaine's only girl companion is the mysterious Morgan, Arthur's older sister, but Elaine cannot tell Morgan her deepest secret: She is in love with Lancelot, Arthur's second-in-command. However, when yet another girl — the lovely Gwynivere— joins their world, Elaine is confronted with startling emotions of jealousy and rivalry. But can her love for Lancelot survive the birth of an empire?

reference: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=4622

by:M.Hablo

Sanyo VPC-CA65

• slim and waterproof
• 6 megapixel
  
• can be underwater at depthsof up to 105 meters for up to an hour!
• high quality video with a built-in image stabilizer and decent stills
  
• $500 only...ü

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070704/sanyos-beautiful-waterproof-camcorder/
by: Carmina Recinto

Magicomm Camera Pen

This pen sounds like a gadget in a James Bond movie but it's actually used by police in England. It costs around $150. Now, there's a pen that can fight crime. Astig!

• camera under the nib and records everything that the officer writes
• camera lens is just about 3mm in size
• also has a bluetooth wireless connection which can be used to transfer documents via cellphone

Reference: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20060306/%e2%80%98james-bond%e2%80%99-pen-aids-uk-police/
by: Carmina Recinto

Apple iPhone

• touch sensitive and that allows the customer to select from objects on the screen, such as the phone’s keyboard
• PDA-like capabilities (email, calculator, iCal support, games and more)
• bundled with software called iTalk, the phone includes privacy, IM and sync features
• could come with a remote control
• its battery lasts longer
• 8 hours talk time, 6 hours internet use and 7 hours video playback before recharging

Reference: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/40826/Apple_iPhone_Features_Leaked
by: Carmina Recinto

Rose and Ruby are twins joined at the side of the head. Rose's face is deformed and Ruby's body never fully developed, so Rose carries Ruby wherever they go in their small hometown near Toronto. Larsens gives each sister a voice, with her novel acting as the autobiography the sisters write together as they approach their thirtieth birthday. This novel eloquently carries themes of loneliness and personal courage while illustrating the sisters' contradicting desires for separation and togetherness.

reference: http://books.aol.com/booklists/product/lorilansens

by:HABLO,MK

Xbox 360

• you can play games, listen to music, watch movies!!!


• The Xbox Controller S is built for maximum comfort, pinpoint accuracy, and total control.


• Watch your favorite DVDs and make the most of your Xbox with the DVD Movie Playback Kit.


• Connect your Xbox to a wireless network and take your game online with these options for Xbox LIVE.

Reference: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/xbox/?WT.svl=nav

by: RECINTO, Carmina

'Pursuit of Happiness'

Gardner chronicles his long, painful, ultimately rewarding journey from inner-city Milwaukee to the pinnacle of Wall Street. Born in 1954, he grew up like too many young blacks: poor and fatherless, with a mother strong on children and church, yet soft on men. His violent, hateful stepfather refused to accept Gardner as a stepson and thwarted him at every turn. By his own account, Gardner was a good kid who got into trouble occasionally, but stayed on a steady, upward track. After a stint in the navy, he set his sights on a medical career, but a foray into sales led him to the stock and bond market. Gardner's own weakness was women, and when one of them left him with a son, it led to a period of homelessness on the San Francisco streets. Determination and resourcefulness brought father and son not merely to safety but to the top. Gardner is honest and thorough as he solidly depicts growing up black and male in late 20th-century urban America. His story isn't especially fresh, but his voice is likable, resulting in a quality African-American/business memoir deserving a wider audience than its niche-market elements might suggest.--Publisher's Weekly.

reference: http://books.aol.com/booklists/product/chrisgardner

by:HABLO, mk.

Ratatouille

G,1hr 50min

Genres: Comedy,Family

Released: June 29, 2007

Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava

Distributor: Disney/Pixar

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Brian Dennehy, Brad Garrett

Synopsis:
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef.


reference: http://movies.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=2068451&mp=syn

By: HABLO, Mk

Knights of the Hill Country

In a small Oklahoma town, one star linebacker must decide what kind of man he wants to be--both on and off the field. Welcome to Kennisaw--where Friday night high school football ranks right up there with God and country, and sometimes even comes in first. This year, the Kennisaw Knights are going for their fifth straight undefeated season, and if they succeed, they'll be more than the best high school team in the eastern Oklahoma hill country--they'll be legends. But the Knights' legacy is a heavy weight to carry for Hampton, linebacker and star of the team. On the field, he's so in control you'd think he was able to stop time. But his life off the field is a different story.

reference: http://books.aol.com/feature/_a/books-on-the-subject-of-football/20060724131509990001

by: HABLO, M.

Nintendo Wii

• video game console


• wireless controller the Wii remote which can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions


• WiiConnect24 which enables you to receive messages from the internet even in standby mode


• The Wii console is backward compatible with all official Nintendo GameCube software, as well as Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards and controllers.


• The Wii system supports wireless connectivity with the Nintendo DS without any additional accessories

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii

by: RECINTO, Carmina

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS FACTS

Cast: Nicolas Cage,Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Justin Bartha, Bruce Greenwood

Director(s): Jon Turteltaub

Genre(s): Action/Adventure

Release Date: Dec. 21, 2007

In this sequel, treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) stumbles upon a worldwide conspiracy concerning Abraham Lincoln's assassination after he finds the 18 pages that have been missing from John Wilkes Booth's diary.

Plot: Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said in July 2006 that the sequel involves Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, eighteen missing pages from Booth's diary, and a surprise ending with many new twists.
This was confirmed in the full-length trailer of the film[1]. According to the trailer, eighteen missing pages from the diary of John Wilkes Booth supposedly include secret information on a world-wide conspiracy and bears connection to the recent kidnapping of the President of the United States.
A recent Washington Post writer's diary of being an extra during filming at the Library of Congress states that the president is to be kidnapped in the movie. According to Riley in the recently released trailer, the group is responsible for the kidnapping as well as many other things.
"We broke into Buckingham Palace and the Oval Office, stole a page from the president's super-secret book, and actually kidnapped the President of the United States. So what's next? Short-sheet the Pope's bed?" -Riley Poole, National Treasure:Book of Secrets trailer. "Well, you never know."

www.movies.go.com/national-treasure-book-of-secrets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Treasure:_Book_of_Secrets

By: SALI, Elshad

The Whole World Over

In her second rich, subtle novel, Glass reveals how the past impinges on the present, and how small incidents of fate and chance determine the future. Greenie Duquette has a small bakery in Manhattan's West Village that supplies pastries to restaurants, including that of her genial gay friend Walter. When Walter recommends Greenie to the governor of New Mexico, she seizes the chance to become the Southwesterner's pastry chef and to take a break from her marriage to Alan Glazier, a psychiatrist with hidden issues. Taking their four-year-old son, George, with her, Greenie leaves for New Mexico, while figures from her and Alan's pasts challenge their already strained marriage. Their lives intersect with those of such fully dimensional secondary characters as Fenno McLeod, the gay bookseller from Three Junes; Saga, a 30-something woman who lost her memory in an accident; and Saga's Uncle Marsden, a Yale ecologist who takes care of her. While this work is less emotionally gripping than Three Junes, Glass brings the same assured narrative drive and engaging prose to this exploration of the quest for love and its tests-absence, doubt, infidelity, guilt and loss.

reference:http://books.aol.com/booklists/product/juliaglass


by: HABLO. MK

Nintendo DS Lite

• It is a dual-screen handheld game console
• slimmer, brighter, more lightweight (21% lighter than the original Nintendo DS)
  
• extended battery life
• brighter, more durable top and bottom LCD screen
• capable of receiving Wi-Fi signals from other Nintendo DS lites
• built-in microphone
• rumble pak
• Nintendo DS headset
• Nintendo DS browser
• Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector
• Nintendo MP3 player

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_DS_Lite
for the photo: http://www.goplayav.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/nintendo%20ds%20lite.jpg

BY: RECINTO, C